Back to the Future: Light-speed analog computers may be coming soon
A team of scientists has taken a big step toward a new kind of computing that could work at the speed of light.
Instead of...
Human coaches make a big difference in AI-powered weight-loss apps
A new study has found that combining human coaches with artificial intelligence (AI) in weight-loss programs greatly improves success.
The research used data from about...
AI chatbots in health care: helpful or harmful?
If you've been to a medical appointment recently, you may have already interacted with AI.
Some doctors now use "AI scribes" to turn your spoken...
Cambridge scientists unlock quantum secrets to boost solar energy
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered a surprising new way to turn sunlight into electricity, and it could transform the way we...
low-cost AI blood test could revolutionize Alzheimer’s detection
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have created a new low-cost blood test that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
This means patients might...
How safe is your face? The pros and cons of having facial recognition everywhere
Walk into a shop, board a plane, log into your bank, or scroll through your social media feed, and chances are you might be...
New 2D magnetic material could cut memory chip energy use by 90%
The explosion of digital data around the world is driving up energy demands at an astonishing pace.
Within just a few decades, the amount of...
Harvard scientists build first 3,000-qubit quantum computer that runs for hours
Quantum computers are often described as machines with almost unimaginable potential.
A famous comparison says that a system with 300 quantum bits, or qubits, could...
Quantum computer chips pass key manufacturing test
Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s most powerful supercomputers, but making them practical has been a challenge.
Now, a...
AI may help people safely stop depression drugs
Antidepressants are some of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world.
For many people, they provide vital relief from depression and anxiety, helping them...